Ronald Shewmaker accused of killing Lisa McQuirt

A man accused of killing a mother of five made his first court appearance in the case Friday morning.

Police said Ronald Shewmaker shot Lisa McQuirt, 32, to death at her boyfriend's home in Clarksville.

Police had to delay the court proceeding because Shewmaker started behaving oddly and had some mental issues after his arrest.

Shewmaker didn’t say anything in court Friday.

Police said he spent several days in a hospital and is on suicide watch at the Clark County Jail.

Police said the relationship between Shewmaker and McQuirt might have enraged him enough to kill her.

Police said Shewmaker was McQuirt’s "money man" and bought her anything she needed.

McQuirt’s boyfriend told police Shewmaker went to see McQuirt every day at Bottoms Up, where she was a dancer.

"It seems evident that there was a jealousy issue that was at play here," said Clark County Prosecutor Jeremy Mull.

Police said Shewmaker tracked McQuirt down at her boyfriend's house, then shot her after slashing her tires.

Prosecutors said they have a strong case against Shewmaker.

“We do have strong evidence in the case. There was a significant amount of physical evidence that was collected. That, in conjunction with all of the evidence that was collected, leads us to believe that we have a very strong likelihood of proving this case at trial, “said Mull.

Shewmaker's attorney, Brian Butler, said his client's mental state may become difficult to deal with as the case moves forward.

"The fact that he spent several days in the hospital is a serious concern to his family and as well as me as we go forward," Butler said.

Shewmaker's family said he genuinely believed he and McQuirt were getting married, so he didn't mind giving her money.

His family said he spent so much money on McQuirt, he was going to file for bankruptcy.

The judge refused to set a bond for Shewmaker.

A visitation for McQuirt will be held Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Spring Valley Funeral Home in New Albany. Her funeral service will follow.

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